n The Ice Skating Club of Exeter: Presents its annual Holiday Figure Skating show at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30. Admission is free. The Rinks at Exeter is located on Industrial Drive off Epping Road in Exeter. For information, call 775-7423, or visit www.therinksatexeter.com.

Newmarket

n The Brew: will headline a jam-packed evening of fun Thursday, Dec. 31 at the Stone Church on Zion Hill, Newmarket, to mark the beginning of a new decade and to support an important cause. The band, a regional powerhouse, will kick off the first of three sets at 9 p.m. Admission to this 18-plus show is $18, with a suggested donation to benefit the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. For more information, call the club at 292 3546.

Portsmouth

n FIRST NIGHT PORTSMOUTH: Ring in the new year with family friendly activities and entertainment at various venues throughout Portsmouth. Fireworks display at South Mill Pond at 7:30 p.m., ice sculptures in Market Square and street dance on Pleasant Street, the First Night button is your ticket for all entertainment, available online at www.proportsmouth.org, 433-4398.

n Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket: will be presenting a live concert with Ravenna Michalsen at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1 at 14 Heartwood Circle, Newmarket. This is a free concert, however donations will be gratefully accepted. 659-5456.

Seabrook

n The Provident Bank's: Seabrook Lobby for the Arts presents "Natural Nature," by Neil and Elana Santerre, on exhibit now through Jan. 2, 2010, at The Provident Bank's Seabrook office, located at 1 Provident Way at the junction of Routes 1 and 107. For information, call Erica Ethier, Seabrook branch manager, at 760-1501.

Exeter

n The Exeter Center for Creative Arts: Is accepting registrations for all of its winter art classes and programs that will begin Jan. 4. Classes for all ages and abilities include ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, and much more. The Art of Welding for adults, beginners and continuing, will also begin in January. A full schedule of classes can be found at www.exeterarts.net or exterarts.blogspot.com, or can be requested by calling 778-8441 or e-mailing ecca@rcn.com.

Brentwood

n brentwood adult volleyball: Program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 4 through March 29 at the Swasey School gym. Free. If interested in joining, e-mail the Recreation Office with your name. There will be no volleyball on days school is not open.

Atkinson

n 2010 Divorce Care Class: Seeking divorced or separated individuals. "Divorce Care" is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced and will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 7 at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St. for 13 consecutive weeks. The cost is $25. Register: 362-4753, 489-1172. For more information go to http://divorcecare.org/.

Stratham

n A HEALTHY WEALTHY YOU IN 2010: Is your New Year's resolution to be healthy and feel better? Are you looking for more energy, better sleep or just tired of taking all that medication? Are you looking for financial freedom? For information on how to feel healthy both physically and financially, come to an informational presentation to be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 in Stratham. Free. Contact Lisa to register or for more information, 944-7093.

n windmill pitching clinic: With Megan Biddle as pitching instructor, at North Hampton Recreation. Beginners session (0-1 years' experience) and Intermediate/Advanced levels for girls ages 8 and up from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, and 20 for a seven-week program. Bring a catcher and wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Intermediate and advanced levels will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Berwick Academy gym. The cost is $100. 964-3170. To download registration form, visit: www.northhampton-nh.gov, click on Recreation, then Programs link.

n Music and Speech Therapy Classes: for children ages 3-5 will be held Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 12 at Miracle Farm Speech Therapy/Capable Kids, 105 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls. Heather Warr MS CCC/SLP and Ryan Judd MA MT-BC will run a social skills group for children ages 3-5 using music to encourage social communication. The first class will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the second class will be from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. 770-3036. Call or e-mail Heather to register. The cost is $200 per six-week session. E-mail: hwarr@comcast.net.

Exeter

n Finding Your Voice: With Karen Desrosiers, a workshop that will guide writers of all levels and genres to take their voice to a deeper level, and find the stories they want to tell, as well as looking at development of theme through character, setting, and scene. Saturdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 9-11:30 a.m., at the ECCA, 30 Linden St., Exeter. For information or to register, contact Karen Desrosiers at 778-8441, e-mail: kdesrosiers@ttlc.net, www.karendesrosiers.com.

North Hampton

n windmill pitching clinic: With Megan Biddle as pitching instructor at North Hampton Recreation, will hold beginners session (0-1 years' experience) and Intermediate/Advanced levels for girls ages 8 and up from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 13, and 20. Bring a catcher and wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Intermediate and advanced levels will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Berwick Academy gym. The cost is $100. 964-3170. To download registration form, visit: www.northhampton-nh.gov, click on Recreation, then Programs link.

Greenland

n Professor Peter Pekins of UNH: will present a free program on Winter Survival of White-Tailed Deer at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Hugh Gregg Center located on the grounds of the Discovery Center on 89 Depot Road in Greenland. In his presentation Professor Pekins will share some of the findings of this research. Dr. Pekins is a professor of wildlife ecology and is involved in research projects concerning wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, spruce grouse and moose. 778-0015 or e-mail: Sheila.roberge@wildlife.nh.gov. The snow date for this program is Friday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m.

North Hampton

n windmill pitching clinic: With Megan Biddle as pitching instructor at North Hampton Recreation, will hold beginners session (0-1 years' experience) and Intermediate/Advanced levels for girls ages 8 and up from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturdays, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 13, and 20. Bring a catcher and wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Intermediate and advanced levels will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Berwick Academy gym. The cost is $100. 964-3170. To download registration form, visit: www.northhampton-nh.gov, click on Recreation, then Programs link.

Exeter

n stroke and osteoporosis screening: will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Exeter Assembly of God, 47 Hampton Falls Road, Exeter. Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For an appointment, call (877) 237-1344. Registration required.

Exeter

n environments: Works by Evan Anderman '83, Liz Musick and Winslow Myers '58 open reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 3-March 3. Gallery talk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. 777-3461.

n exeter area chamber of commerce china trip: Will be held March 12, 13 and 14. The trip is open to the public at $1,999 per person and includes transportation to and from JFK Airport, hotel stays, three meals daily, English-speaking tour guides, admissions and airport taxes. Call 772-2411 or e-mail: chamberchinatrip.com.

n "apartheid, angola and beyond: Photographs by Jo Ractliffe" opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 9, in the Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy. The exhibit will be on display March 29-May 1. Gallery talk at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. 777-3461.

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